Intel Core 5 220H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison
Intel Core 5 220H
Snapdragon X2E-94-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 220H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100
The Verdict
The recorded data presents an unusual comparison because one processor has a complete set of benchmark results while the other has none. The Intel Core 5 220H holds the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28,574. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, as no benchmark submissions exist for it. For any workload where measured performance matters, the Intel part is the only one with verifiable data. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a newer 3 nm process from TSMC, has 18 cores, and supports triple-channel LPDDR5X memory with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth, so it may be competitive in future tests, but the database contains no scores to confirm that. Buyers who need proven results today should select the Intel Core 5 220H. Buyers who prioritize the Snapdragon's process node, core count, and memory bandwidth may wait for benchmark data to appear.
Architecture Differences
The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake-H architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process and contains 12 cores with 16 threads. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename from the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with 18 cores and 18 threads. The die size for the Snapdragon is 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.
Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and only 9 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon's larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 suggest a design aimed at feeding many cores, while the Intel part's larger shared L3 pool benefits workloads that share data across threads.
Memory support also splits the two. The Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports only LPDDR5X in a triple-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.
PCIe connectivity favors the Snapdragon on lane count: it provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Snapdragon uses the Adreno X2-90.
The sockets are not interchangeable: Intel uses BGA 1744, Qualcomm uses BGA 2343. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342 and a TDP of 45 watts. The Snapdragon's TDP and launch MSRP are not recorded. Both processors are mobile segments, active production, and locked multipliers. The Intel part released on 2024-12-17; the Snapdragon has a release date of 2026-04-05.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 5 220H wins in every benchmark category where data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11,198 and single-core score of 1,853 give it a clear measured advantage in rendering and general single-threaded responsiveness. PassMark integer math reaches 73,555, floating point math reaches 51,671, and extended instructions reach 14,642. Data compression scores 247,921, while data encryption scores 15,216. Random string sorting reaches 28,438, and prime number finding scores 82. The PassMark multithread score is 21,884, and physics scores 1,478. Single-thread PassMark scores 3,405.
The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct wins can be claimed from the database. However, architectural data points suggest areas where it could outperform once tested. Its 18 cores versus 12, its 3 nm process versus 10 nm, its larger per-core L1 and per-module L2, and its 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are all recorded advantages on paper. The triple-channel LPDDR5X memory bus should help bandwidth-sensitive tasks, and the higher base clock of 4.45 GHz versus 2.70 GHz could help lightly threaded workloads. But without submitted scores, these remain speculative.
The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 7203P with an average score of 28,583 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS with 28,549 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon E-2436 with 28,530 and a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-12600 with 28,646 and a delta of -0.3%. The Core 5 220H sits within a narrow band of these processors, trailing the i5-12600 by 0.3% and leading the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS by 0.1%.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores. Both have 18 and 16 threads respectively.
Q: Is there any benchmark data for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100?
A: No. The database contains zero benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.
Q: What process nodes do these processors use?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is built on TSMC's 3 nm process.
Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?
A: The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 220H supports Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU.
Q: What memory types does each support?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X in triple-channel mode with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth.
Q: How does the Intel Core 5 220H compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Intel part's average score of 28,574 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28,583, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28,549, and the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28,530. It trails the Intel Core i5-12600 at 28,646 by 0.3%.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors. The Intel Core 5 220H has 17 individual benchmark scores; the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has zero. This makes a direct numeric comparison impossible. What the data does allow is an assessment of the Intel part's absolute performance and its position relative to other CPUs.
The Intel Core 5 220H scores 11,198 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,853 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7,812 multicore and 1,102 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,835 multicore and 262 single-core. These results place it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 28,574 is only 9 points below the AMD EPYC 7203P's 28,583, a delta of 0%, and 72 points above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS's 28,549, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Xeon E-2436 sits just below at 28,530, a 0.2% delta, while the Intel Core i5-12600 leads the group at 28,646, a -0.3% delta from the Core 5 220H.
PassMark results show a strong all-round profile. Integer math at 73,555 and floating point math at 51,671 indicate solid compute throughput. Extended instructions score 14,642. Data compression reaches 247,921, a high raw figure that benefits archiving and file transfer workloads. Data encryption scores 15,216. Random string sorting reaches 28,438. The multithread score of 21,884 reflects the 12-core, 16-thread layout. Physics scores 1,478. The single-thread PassMark score of 3,405 appears twice in the database under two test names, which confirms consistency.
The Snapdragon X2E-94-100, by contrast, has no scores to analyze. Its percentile of 50 is the median default for CPUs without submissions. The absence of data is itself a finding: the database cannot confirm any performance claim for this part. Until benchmarks are submitted, its architectural specifications are the only measurable facts.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification.
Cores and threads: Intel has 12 cores and 16 threads. Qualcomm has 18 cores and 18 threads.
Clocks: Intel has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Qualcomm has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.
Process and foundry: Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Qualcomm uses 3 nm from TSMC.
Die size: Qualcomm is recorded at 220 mm². Intel has no die size recorded.
Cache: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3.
Memory: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X, triple-channel, with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC.
PCIe: Intel has Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Qualcomm has Gen 5 with 12 lanes.
Integrated graphics: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90.
Socket: Intel uses BGA 1744. Qualcomm uses BGA 2343.
TDP: Intel is 45 watts. Qualcomm's TDP is not recorded.
Release date: Intel released on 2024-12-17. Qualcomm has a release date of 2026-04-05.
Launch MSRP: Intel is $342. Qualcomm's is not recorded.
Part numbers: Intel is SRQ6SQ5MM. Qualcomm is X2E94100.
Both are mobile segments, active production, and locked multipliers.